Abstract: A catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter body having a longitudinal axis, an electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula, and a cutting unit disposed proximally or distally of the electrode for cutting a venous valve.

Abstract: A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a catheter shaft with a housing. The first catheter further comprises an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter further comprises a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction.

Abstract: A delivery system (400) for delivering and deploying an implant (550) to a bodily lumen (600). The delivery system (400) comprises a delivery element (410) and a detach mechanism (420) connected to a distal portion of the delivery element (410). The detach mechanism (420) has a first configuration configured to grip the implant (550) and a second configuration configured to release the implant (550). An actuating mechanism (430) is configured to extend through the lumen of a delivery catheter (500) to the detach mechanism (420). Moving the actuating mechanism (430) from a first position to a second position changes the detach mechanism (430) from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: A catheter for use in a system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter shaft, and a split backstop coupled to the catheter shaft and configured to receive a fistula-forming electrode. The split backstop has a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section and the distal section are moveable relative to each other.

Abstract: A system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an opening, and an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter is configured to provide resistance against lateral movement of the intermediate portion, for example, through a spring, a push element, a guide element or a pull wire.

Abstract: A system for the delivery of an embolization device comprising a delivery wire and an expandable structure, wherein the system comprises a loading device comprising a compartment configured to contain the expanded structure of the embolization device; a conduit configured to receive the delivery wire of the embolization device, wherein the conduit is coupled to the compartment; and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the compartment.

Abstract: A system for forming a fistula between two adjacent vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an electrode; a second catheter comprising a backstop; an energy source for supplying radiofrequency energy to the electrode; a current sensor for measuring the current flowing to the electrode; and a waveform detector coupled to the current sensor for determining a phase state of the electrode based on a waveform of the measured current.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels comprising a catheter body having a longitudinal axis; a first electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula; and a second electrode disposed on the catheter body for ablating a valve within a vessel.

Abstract: A system for forming a fistula between two vessels comprises a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a housing having a proximal section and a distal section. An electrode is disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion connected to the distal section of the housing, a proximal portion connected to the proximal section of the housing and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The proximal housing section and the distal housing section are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other to move the electrode between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a catheter shaft with a housing. The first catheter further comprises an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter further comprises a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction.

Abstract: The invention comprises a game with a playing surface containing cups for receiving balls thrown by a player. In the skill portion of the game, a player scores points by accurately throwing the balls into the cups. If the player misses any of the cups, in a chance portion of the game, the playing surface is sloped to direct the ball to fall into compartments which provide additional benefits or to incur penalties. When playing the game with the baseball theme, a player may score runs by successfully throwing the ball into cups on the playing surface positioned at the first base, second base, third base, or home plate positions. Runners advancing past home plate score runs. Outs may be recorded for missing the cups. If the ball misses the cups, but falls into randomized compartments, the player may receive additional benefits or incur additional penalties.

Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.

Abstract: A delivery system (400) for delivering and deploying an implant (550) to a bodily lumen (600). The delivery system (400) comprises a delivery element (410) and a detach mechanism (420) connected to a distal portion of the delivery element (410). The detach mechanism (420) has a first configuration configured to grip the implant (550) and a second configuration configured to release the implant (550). An actuating mechanism (430) is configured to extend through the lumen of a delivery catheter (500) to the detach mechanism (420). Moving the actuating mechanism (430) from a first position to a second position changes the detach mechanism (430) from the first configuration to the second configuration.

Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.

Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.

Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layer anodic coating on a metal is described. The method comprises the steps of (i) placing the metal in a first electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a first anodic layer having a barrier region; (ii) reducing the applied current to cause a reduction in thickness of the barrier region; and (iii) placing the metal in a second electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a second anodic layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layer anodic coating on a metal is described. The method comprises the steps of (i) placing the metal in a first electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a first anodic layer having a barrier region; (ii) reducing the applied current to cause a reduction in thickness of the barrier region; and (iii) placing the metal in a second electrolytic solution and applying a current to form a second anodic layer.

Abstract: An adjustable portable cutting board has a cutting surface and at least two adjustable legs. The adjustable legs are coupled to a bottom side of the cutting surface and may adjust in length, wherein the legs include a locking device to lock the legs at a desired length. The legs are also pivotable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the opened position allows the cutting board legs to be placed on a work surface and elevate the cutting surface to the desired height and the closed position rotates the legs into a position substantially parallel with the cutting surface for transporting. The cutting board also includes a handle for carrying the cutting board. The cutting board is completely submersible in water or other liquids and the legs also include a drain aperture for draining any water and drying any moisture that enters within the legs.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking people affected by a public health crisis, including a plurality of tags having a first portion, a second portion, at least one removable barcode, and an external database. A single tag of the plurality of tags is associated with a person. The first portion provides at least triage information. The second portion provides at least evacuee information. The at least one removable barcode is placed on the at least one other person's tag to indicate relationship information between the person and the at least one other person. At least one of the triage information, the evacuee information, and the relationship information are transmitted from the tag and stored in the external database.